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Y42 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,261 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 130,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 130,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,092 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,842 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,842 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,344 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,835 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,078 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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Y42 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y42 DMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y42 DMC registered?

Y42 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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